This week on First Coat I share an exhibition I have up at High Line Nine in Chelsea called Handmade Landscapes: Ocean Meets Sky. I also share four ways that retail shops can feature art in their spaces.
Read MoreIn this episode I interview Isa Rodrigues about how she creates textiles for commission projects, how she plans out a weaving project, the ultimate public art, and what’s inspiring her right now.
Read MoreI have been busy working on a new collection of artwork called Handmade Landscapes: Ocean Meets Sky. This new collection is part of "Ocean Meets Sky", a pop-up shop collaboration curated by High Line Nine, between designer Teddy von Ranson, myself (artist Stephanie Eche), and interior design brand STIL.
Read MoreIn this episode I interview Alexandra Gonzalez on public space design, working with artists, and how she started Hive Public Space.
Read MoreIn this episode I give tips on how to find the best mural artist for your project.
Read MoreOne question I often get asked is how much to pay an artist for a project. My short answer is as much as you possibly can. My long answer is, it depends on the project, the artist, the size of the work, the type of work, the location of the work and the artist, the timeline, and the expectations you have of the artist, like if you expect them to get a particular insurance for the project.
Read MoreFor me, untangling is something that I do daily to my hair, my necklaces, and to my thoughts. This past year has been a rollercoaster of emotion—not just because of COVID-19 and Trump, but also because of my own personal triumphs and trials, love and loss. You’ve probably had your own personal ups and downs that have shaped how you’ve dealt with the larger issues at hand.
Read MoreThis week on First Coat we have Jordana Vasquez. Jordana and I met at a Placemaking conference a few years ago and we've stayed in touch ever since. She recently co-founded the Women of Color Collective in Sustainability (WOC/CS), which facilitates strategic exchanges between Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) sustainability pioneers, climate justice organizers, and advocacy groups to fight inequity and address climate change.
Read MoreThis week on First Coat we have Atentamente Una Fresa. Atentamente Una Fresa is an artist based in Mexico City. We discuss the new normal for mural installations, how she started doing public art, how music affects her work, the benefits of art in public space, the benefits of doing art with community, and how and why she makes creative briefs for clients.
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